Properties of Quartzite and Jaspillite

Quartzite

Jaspillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²230.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.85.0-5.3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³0-5.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Quartzite vs Jaspillite Properties

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